gnu_get_libc_version - Linux
Overview
gnu_get_libc_version
is a command-line tool for retrieving the version of the GNU C Library (glibc) installed on the system. Glibc is a crucial component of Linux and Unix systems, providing fundamental system calls and libraries for user programs.
Syntax
gnu_get_libc_version [-h] [-v]
Options/Flags
- -h, –help: Display usage information and exit.
- -v, –version: Display version information and exit.
Examples
Display the glibc version:
gnu_get_libc_version
Display version information:
gnu_get_libc_version -v
Common Issues
Command not found: Ensure gnu_get_libc_version
is installed. It may be part of the glibc-utils
or libc6-utils
packages.
Integration
- Use
gnu_get_libc_version
to check for specific glibc versions when developing software. - Combine with other commands:
echo $(gnu_get_libc_version)
to print the version in a script.if gnu_get_libc_version -v | grep '2.31' >/dev/null; then echo "Glibc 2.31 installed"; fi
to check if a specific version is installed.
Related Commands
ldd
– Display the shared libraries required by a program or shared library.readelf
– Display information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format) files.